00:00:09:17 - 00:00:43:22 Hello, everyone, and welcome to the USPS APIs Migration Webinar. My name is Saveria, and today we'll cover an important transition affecting businesses that rely on USPS web tools, APIs. By the end of this session, you will understand why Web Tools APIs are being retired, who needs to take action, and the steps you must take to migrate to the new USPS API platform before the January 25th, 2026 deadline. 00:00:43:24 - 00:01:17:18 To make this session more actionable. We've included video demonstrations showing exactly where to find key migration resources, how to access USPS APIs, and where to go for technical support. This session is designed for developers, IT professionals, and businesses that integrate directly with USPS APIs, as well as those using third party shipping software providers. If your company relies on USPS Web Tools APIs, you need to take action now. 00:01:17:20 - 00:01:51:11 The USPS Web Tool API platform will be retired on January 25th, 2026. This means that after this date, Web Tools APIs will no longer function and any system still relying on them will experience disruptions to maintain access to USPS service. You must migrate to the new USPS API platform before the deadline. The transition requires time for testing and validation, so it is critical to begin as soon as possible. 00:01:51:13 - 00:01:53:00 Let's get started. 00:01:53:00 - 00:02:22:18 There are three groups that need to take action immediately. Businesses that integrate directly with web tools APIs must migrate to the new USPS APIs. This involves updating their systems and ensuring a smooth transition before January 2026. Businesses using a third party shipping provider such as Etsy, WooCommerce or Ship Station need to confirm that their provider is migrating. 00:02:22:20 - 00:02:45:24 If their provider does not migrate, they risk losing access to USPS services through that platform. Software vendors and e-commerce platforms must migrate their systems immediately. If your company provides USPS shipping services to customers, you need to complete migration as soon as possible to ensure your users are not disrupted. 00:02:45:24 - 00:03:23:12 The new USPS APIs provide major improvements over web tools APIs, making them more secure, efficient, and scalable. Key changes include USPS APIs now use modern RESTful architecture, replacing the older format. Authentication has been upgraded to OAuth 2.0, removing the need for usernames and passwords while increasing security. The new APIs include more features and services to better support businesses using USPS. 00:03:23:14 - 00:03:29:13 For more details, let's check out the Developer Portal landing page as well as the API catalog. 00:03:45:06 - 00:03:59:00 As well as the API catalog. 00:03:59:02 - 00:04:03:02 Great. Let's take a look at how to start migrating 00:04:03:02 - 00:04:14:18 If your business integrates directly with web tools APIs, here's how you can migrate. Step one. Go to the USPS Developer 00:04:15:03 - 00:04:25:22 portal@developers.usps.com and navigate to the Getting Started page and complete the onboarding process. 00:04:28:07 - 00:04:41:15 Here you can see the steps to start onboarding onto the portal as a developer and how to use the developer apps, tokens, and APIs. If you have a developer account, which you set up through the customer onboarding 00:04:42:00 - 00:04:43:07 you can log in 00:04:43:11 - 00:04:56:07 to explore full features of the developer portal. If you need to create a developer account, you can sign up by clicking the Sign Up button at the bottom of the Developer Portal page. 00:04:56:09 - 00:05:01:06 When you click Sign up, it will take you to the co-op onboarding process. 00:05:02:03 - 00:05:20:01 Please note that the USPS API catalog contains documentation for each API, such as API descriptions, technical specifications on API fields and values, and sample API request and responses. 00:05:20:01 - 00:05:25:14 For example, let's click on addresses API. 00:05:25:14 - 00:05:30:13 The graphic represents the main components within each API you select. 00:05:30:15 - 00:05:58:06 It includes the following information. In the top left you will find the different API endpoints for the addresses API. There are three endpoints for the addresses API. In the top middle, you will find the API name and description in the middle. Below the endpoints, you will find the description and technical fields and values for the first API endpoint. 00:05:58:08 - 00:06:26:20 On the right, you will find the sample API requests and responses, as well as the API method for the API endpoint request. Get. In this case, please also take note of the different prod and testing endpoints for testing environments. You will have time in your endpoint. Similarly, you can view the detailed specific locations for each API listed in the developer portal. 00:06:26:20 - 00:06:28:16 Now that you've seen where to start 00:06:28:16 - 00:06:35:05 the migration process, let's move on to understanding what you should ask. If you're using a third party shipping provider. 00:06:35:05 - 00:06:53:06 If you use a third party shipping provider such as an e-commerce platform or shipping software, you must confirm right away that they are migrating. Ask your provider these following questions. Have you started migrating to USPS APIs? 00:06:53:08 - 00:07:03:16 Will you complete the transition before January 2026? In asking these questions, this will initiate the migration process for you. 00:07:03:16 - 00:07:22:02 USPS offers a full range of APIs to support different business needs, from shipping and tracking to address verification and rate calculation. To help you explore these options, let's click into the USPS API catalog. 00:07:22:21 - 00:07:37:06 Like we discussed earlier, this will show you where to find documentation, endpoints and migration resources. The API catalog provides everything you need to understand the USPS APIs and transition smoothly. 00:07:37:06 - 00:07:42:00 Now let's discuss what you need to do. If you need additional assistance. 00:07:42:00 - 00:08:02:09 If you need additional help during migration, you may contact your USPS customer representative. As well as using the USPS Direct Support option through the API Support Email us page. Let's take a look where in the developer portal, you can submit a support request for web tools API migration assistance. 00:08:06:05 - 00:08:13:10 When you click on the contact USPS API support link at the bottom of the Developer Portal landing page, 00:08:13:18 - 00:08:32:21 select USPS APIs for the API issue and for additional details, select what Tools migration. If you run into technical challenges, this is the best way to get assistance from the USPS API support team. 00:08:32:21 - 00:09:05:07 All right. Let's recap the most important points. What tools APIs will be retired on January 25th, 2026. If you integrate directly, start migrating today by following the Getting Started steps in the USPS Developer Portal. If you use a third party provider, confirm their migration status now and take action as soon as possible to avoid last minute issues. 00:09:05:07 - 00:09:21:21 Please submit any questions in the zoom chat with your name. So we can make sure to answer all of your questions for any follow ups, click on the contact USPS API support link on the developer portal. 00:09:22:08 - 00:09:26:14 And again, thank you very much for joining us today.